Jeanneau Sun odyssey 509, Owner'S Manual

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ELECTRIC BILGE PUMP
Operation:
The electric bilge pumps are connected to the 12V service circuit. To enable operation the 12V
circuit must be activated by turning on the battery switches.
You can energize the electric bilge pump from the electrical panel.
On the electrical panel - three possible positions : OFF / Automatic / Mechanically operated.
In the automatic position each pump is set off automatically by a trip switch located in the sump
area or in the bottom of the hull.
Capacity: Refer to manufacturer's instructions for use and maintenance.
MANUAL BILGE PUMP
The manual bilge pump is in the cockpit
The control arm of the pump shall be kept accessible whatever the circumstances.
L
OCATION
In the sump well Sail locker
WARNING
- The bilge pump system is not designed to provide buoyancy to the boat in
case of damage.
- The bilge pump system is designed to drive out the water being either sea
spray or leaks but absolutely not the water coming through a hole in the hull,
this hole being the result of a damage.
- Do not let the pumps run while dry, this may cause them damage.
- The water in the bilge shall be kept at its minimum.
- Check the functioning of each bilge pump regularly.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- Clean off debris which could block the pump intake points or strainers. If the watertight
partitions which seal off the fore and aft points are fitted with valves they must be closed
at all times and only opened to drain water into the main bilge.
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SAFETY